Computer in Education
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We cannot deny that the rapid development of our country had improved our education system. It seems that more and more often computers and technology are being used in an educational setting. This trend of online learning, using long distance learning, and reliance on the internet for educational information is seemingly being pushed forward to enhance the learning abilities among the students. It makes the learning and teacher environment more comfortable for the teachers and students as the transfer of knowledge is easier nowadays. One example of the usage of technology in our education system is the computerized learning materials. With reference to the Oxford Advanced Learners’ Dictionary, “computerized” means to provide a computer or computer to do the work. Meanwhile, “computerized learning materials” means learning materials that integrates the usage of computer to operate it. Therefore, we can conclude that computerized learning materials deals with any learning materials that have the connection to the computer or need a computer to operate it. The examples of computerized learning materials are Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, online-learning website, and also learning courseware. There are several issues related to computerized learning materials in our educational context. First, can we imagine what is going to be into our traditional classroom setting if we depend too much on the usage of computer? Yes, of course there will be lack of classroom interaction among the teachers and students. This is because; advanced technologies and online networking will greatly enhanced lecturer/tutor and student interaction. As a result, it will promote to the lack of real-world classroom. There is no need for the teacher to enter the classroom. The most important thing now is the good internet connection, where students can communicate with their teacher online. Therefore, there is no more real face to face interaction among teachers and students.
We cannot deny that the rapid development of our country had improved our education system. It seems that more and more often computers and technology are being used in an educational setting. This trend of online learning, using long distance learning, and reliance on the internet for educational information is seemingly being pushed forward to enhance the learning abilities among the students. It makes the learning and teacher environment more comfortable for the teachers and students as the transfer of knowledge is easier nowadays. One example of the usage of technology in our education system is the computerized learning materials. With reference to the Oxford Advanced Learners’ Dictionary, “computerized” means to provide a computer or computer to do the work. Meanwhile, “computerized learning materials” means learning materials that integrates the usage of computer to operate it. Therefore, we can conclude that computerized learning materials deals with any learning materials that have the connection to the computer or need a computer to operate it. The examples of computerized learning materials are Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, online-learning website, and also learning courseware. There are several issues related to computerized learning materials in our educational context. First, can we imagine what is going to be into our traditional classroom setting if we depend too much on the usage of computer? Yes, of course there will be lack of classroom interaction among the teachers and students. This is because; advanced technologies and online networking will greatly enhanced lecturer/tutor and student interaction. As a result, it will promote to the lack of real-world classroom. There is no need for the teacher to enter the classroom. The most important thing now is the good internet connection, where students can communicate with their teacher online. Therefore, there is no more real face to face interaction among teachers and students.
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